Magic CarpetSpirea is a compact spreading deciduousshrubwith oval sharp-toothedfoliage that emerges red and matures to various shades of gold depending on the amount of sun before turning russet in fall. Flat-topped clusters of bright pink flowers cover the plant throughout summer to mid fall. Best color infull sunand well-drained soils. Removed spent flowers to encourage additional bloom.

Type:

Shrub

Origins:

Japan

Height:

1′ – 2′

Spread:

2 – 3′

Spacing:

2.5′

USDA Hardiness Zone:

3 – 8

Culture:

Full Sun,Part Sun

Bloom Color:

Pink

Season of Interest:

Summer,Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:Low Maintenance.Flowers on new growth, to prune as needed in winter or early spring. Potential issues include leaf spot, blight, root rot, powdery mildew, aphids, rollers, and scale.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings,Borders,Naturalized Areas,Wildlife Garden,Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:Coneflower,Maiden Grass,Rose

IMAGE:Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz,Spiraea japonica ‘Magic Carpet’ kz2,CC BY-SA 4.0